Golf Outing Raises Thousands for Hospice

Marion General Hospital Hospice was the recipient of more than $12,876 presented by the Marion Board of Realtors/TWIG IV. These monies were generated through donations for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice golf outing. Proceeds from this special golf outing benefit the patients and families of Marion General Hospital Hospice.

Marion General Hospital Hospice provides a comprehensive program of services featuring specially trained physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplain, dietitians, aides, therapists and volunteers who are committed to meeting the needs of terminally ill people in Marion and surrounding counties.

For more information about Marion General Hospital Hospice volunteer services, contact Joyce Butterman, RN, CHPN, hospice volunteer coordinator, at 740/383-8930.

Photo: Gathered for the presentation of a check from the Marion Board of Realtors/TWIG IV to Marion General Hospital Hospice are, seated, from left, Sherry Gillette, Deb Cooper, Nancy Swavel, Lorraine Hix, and Joanie Worthen. Second row, from left, are Darlene Dyer, Cindy Schifer, Erin Clipner, Lynn James, Marv McFann, Jim Gates, Sandi Longo, Jim Haubert, JoAnn Neal, Dan Dreher, Brian Schenk, Rev. Keith Irey, Rita Ustaszewski, and Dr. Chander Arora.